Karaman, once the capital of the emirate Karamanid, was the first Turkish state to use Turkish instead of Persian as the official language. Fittingly, to write Yunus Emre, the first great poet in Turkish, lived here in the 13th Century. The surrounding fortresses date from Seljuk times, although the city’s main buildings, the Araboglu, Yunus Emre and Aktekke mosques . . . → Read More: Karaman
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to see on the way south to stop at Beysehir Eflatun Pinar next to the lake to this unusual Hittite monumental fountain. Some interesting buildings around Seijuk Beysehir beautiful, on the banks of the third largest lake in Turkey, Beysehir Lake. In the southwestern region of the lake is the unspoiled wilderness of the National Park Lake Beysehir. Among . . . → Read More: Beysehir and Catalhoyuk Konya, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Turkey was known as Iconium in Roman times. The capital of the Seljuk Turks from the 12th to the 13th Century, it counts as one of the great cultural centers of Turkey. During that period of cultural, political and religious growth, the mystic Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi founded a Sufi Order known . . . → Read More: Konya The Melendiz River, on Ihlara Valley, has eroded the banks into an impressive gorge. Byzantine chapels with frescoes pierce the rock falling rocks. Some of the best known are the Agcalti (Daniel) are church Yilanli (Apocalypse) Church and the Sumbullu (Hyacinth) Church. Nigde, the Nahita the Hittite times, lies in a valley flanked by volcanoes and commands of the old trade route from Anatolia to the Mediterranean. Nigde castle owes its present form to the Seljuks, and the elegant Alaeddin Mosque dates from the same period. From 14 Century era of Mongol rule are the Sungur Bey Mosque and the Hudavend . . . → Read More: Nigde and Aksaray West of Cappadocia, over the mountains, lies Kayseri, known as Caesarea in Roman times.The city is at the foot of the extinct volcano Mt. Erciyes (3916 meters). In the winter months the ski center has excellent runs for skiers, and several hotels are particularly pleasant for skiers.Near the Byzantine fortress from the 13th Century include Huant Hatun Mosque and . . . → Read More: Kayseri On the Nevsehir – Urgup road can not miss Ortahisar and its rock-hewn fortress. The churches in the Balkan valley are among the oldest in the Goreme region. In the neighboring Hallac Valley, the monastery shows Hallac decorations from the 10th and 11 Century. North of Ortahisar that Kizilcukur Valley is breathtakingly beautiful, especially at sunset. In the valley is the 9th Century . . . → Read More: Valleys and Underground Citities The charming town of Avanos on the banks of the river Kizilirmak shows attractive people and is known for its architecture and Tourism Festival where a creative and friendly atmosphere. Pottery is the most popular and trade it usually possible to make your hand, try a pot in one of the many studios. Rug weaving and knotting is . . . → Read More: Avanos Karanlik Church, Goreme Baloon tour over Cappadocia |
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